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News and Updates

signUM, our new Identity and Access Management service, went live this weekend. - June 23, 2017

You can now use signUM for:

  • Claiming UMNetID
  • Changing Password
  • Updating Security Questions
  • Checking Account Status
  • Requesting access to optional resources

Read the signUM FAQs <<http://umanitoba.ca/computing/ist/accounts/signumfaqs.html>> for more information.

signUM Implementation to be Rescheduled - June 12, 2017

JUNE 12, 2017 - signUM was scheduled to be implemented on June 11, 2017, however we were unsuccessful in the implementation of signUM at that time. This implementation will be rescheduled for a future date. The Service desk will inform you about the updated schedule. In the interim, Identity and Access Management services will continue to be delivered by Iridium.

Thank you for your continued support as we work towards modernizing our systems.

See http://umanitoba.ca/computing/ist/accounts/signumfaqs.html  for answers to some common questions about signUM.

IT Resources for Students over Holiday Break - December 23, 2016 - January 2, 2017

All students:
To ensure that you have continued access to all University of Manitoba computer resources over the Holiday Break (December 23, 2016 – January 2, 2017) you are strongly encouraged to validate your access prior to the University holiday closure at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 22.  

Some services to check include:

Students should also be cautious when clicking on links received via email. More information on phishing and suspicious email can be found here: http://www.umanitoba.ca/computing/ist/security/phishing.html

If you require assistance, please contact the Service Desk.

Email Upgrade - September 8-15th

September, 2016 - Email accounts are scheduled to be migrated to the upgraded Exchange 2016 server between September 8-15th after regular business hours (4:30 pm CST). We’re upgrading our email system to better meet your ongoing needs. You’ll notice many enhancements, including improved performance, increased functionality and better support for mobile devices.
 
Advantages of the upgrade

  • New features in Outlook Web Access (OWA) such as better formatting control and a calendar search function
  • Improved mobile experience when accessing OWA
  • Depending on your Outlook version, new features such as the scheduled Out of Office Assistance and Calendar Attendant

Timing of your email account migration
Individual email accounts for Faculty and Administrative Support staff will be migrated to the new email environment in phases beginning on August 29th. You’ll receive an email notification from the Service Desk with the subject line of Email server maintenance for Exchange 2016 upgrade the week that your account is scheduled to be migrated. Watch for this email at the end of August throughout September.
 
Email accounts will be moved after regular office hours beginning at 4:30 PM CT. We do not anticipate any impact to your email during or after the move.
 
For more information, review the Frequently Asked Questions below. If you have any questions, please contact the Service Desk at 204-474-8600.
 
Email Account Migration – Frequently Asked Questions
 
Q. Why are we upgrading to Exchange 2016?
We’re upgrading our email to Exchange 2016 to enhance stability, capacity and performance. We will be migrating Faculty and Administrative Support staff email accounts to Exchange 2016 as part of the upgrade.
 
Student email accounts are already on Exchange 2016 and therefore are not included in the migration.
 
Q. What will be migrated?
The following will be migrated:

  • Your mailbox (includes your inbox and all folders within it (folder structure will be retained))
  • Address books and entries
  • Calendar items
  • Notes
  • Tasks

Q. How will the upgrade to Exchange 2016 affect my email? 
The upgrade will not affect your email.
 
If you use Outlook Web Access (OWA) you will see improvements which include:

  • A simplified user interface
  • New features (e.g. ability to propose new time for meeting invites, better formatting controls, new themes, etc.)
  • Calendar search function
  • An improved mobile experience

 
For more help with using OWA, see:
https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Welcome-to-Outlook-com-28bac523-cc12-4b52-b13c-4436cd181edc.
 
Q. Can I access my email while my account is being migrated?
Yes. Your account migration will occur in the background and you can continue to use email on your computer or mobile device as normal.
 
If you are using Microsoft Outlook, you may see the following pop up message asking you to restart (close and re-open) Outlook. Upon restarting you will automatically reconnect and email services will resume. If you are in the process of composing a new email at the time this pop up message arrives, you may need to save the message as a draft and send it after closing and reopening outlook.

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Q. Will my archived email be impacted?  
Archived e-mail will not be impacted by the upgrade to Exchange 2016. Any email that is archived to a PST file will remain in the PST.
 
Please do not hesitate to contact the Service desk if you have any questions.

New Retiree Email

FEBRUARY 5, 2016 – The University of Manitoba is in the process of implementing a new, more robust retiree email solution as we recognize the ongoing and valued contributions that retirees continue to make to the University community. We anticipate having retiree email available by the end of March, 2016.

See http://www.umanitoba.ca/computing/ist/email/retiree_email_faqs.html for answers to some common questions..

 


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